Principal Freshwater EIA Consultant

About The Role

Are you looking for a lead project role in aquatic focussed EIA consulting? Do you want to take on a portfolio of work with projects that range from small scale water course changes through to coordination and delivery of the aquatic assessments for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects - across freshwater and marine environments? Are you passionate about the environment and want to share your passion and expertise with other members of your team? Are you able to work across multiple disciplines and effectively coordinate project teams, communicate with internal and external stakeholders and take ownership of compiled reporting? Are you looking for an employer that will give you the space to shape a role around your strengths and build your development areas?

We are activelyseeking a Principal Consultant to join and support the management of our growing Environmental Appraisal team. In thiscrucialrole you will work on a range of different water projects such asmarine and freshwater EIA chapters, abstraction licence assessments, drought permit assessments, WFD compliance assessments and Habitats Regulations Assessments.

You will work on, and personally manage, a range of projects including large projects that span multiple disciplines. You will build on existing project management skills, write and review detailed scientific reports, work directly with clients and deliver growth by offering our services to our existing clients from across the Group.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Environmental Science or related discipline
• Demonstrable understanding of relevant environmental legislation
• Experience coordinating, completing and reviewing water related environmental impact assessments (including HRA and WFD assessment)
• Large scale EIA experience, preferably DCO / PINS projects
• Experience working for a fast-moving consultancy, or significant experience at a regulator/water company
• Good client engagement skills
• Experience managing and delivering involved and complex environmental projects

You will be offered the chance to work on a variety of projects. Many of our employees have worked on projects that have been of personal interest to them. We match this with a commitment to continuous development and learning to support your career. We also offer benefits to look after you, from private medical insurance for all employees, access to mental health first aiders and comprehensive income protection if you cannot work. We also offer superb flexible working options, balancing work with your life.

Next steps

We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. Can't tick every box on our job description? Then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area. We are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills.

If you think you have what it takes to join our fast-growing business, then please apply immediately on our website. All we need is some basic information and your CV, we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all applications.

About Us

The APEM Group is a global environmental consultancy, we work with a range of clients including large corporations and governments to help themunderstand and solvea wide variety of environmental projects in the UK andglobally. Our successful pioneering work has enabled usto grow and combine forces with other businesses who share our ethos andintegrity. At our core, our people are working towardsthe protection of the environment across the globe.